
- BGG rank
- BGG #641
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Port Royal
- 2–5 players
- 20–50 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2014

2007
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Splice Pirateology Card Game is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players. Its main mechanics are Set Collection.
This set building card game comes in a beautiful round tin and has die cut cards. The gems are just thin card stock. From the back of the tin: Choose your Gemstone and battle your opponents to find the missing pieces of your treasure map in this swashbuckling card game. You may be the most notorious pirate around, but beware the Hurricane, Skull and Black Spot Cards that may hinder your passage across the high seas. Collect gold booty as you go and use it to bargain for the treasure map cards that will lead you to victory. Always remember, never trust a fellow pirate - it's every seafarer for himself. And may the bravest Pirate win!
Splice Pirateology Card Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
Splice Pirateology Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Splice Pirateology Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Nautical, and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Splice Pirateology Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.